lengthwise

(adjective, adverb)

adjective

1. running or extending in the direction of the length of a thing

- the lengthwise dimension

Similar word(s): axial, linear, running, longitudinal, lengthways

Sentences with lengthwise as an adjective:

- A lengthwise cut is difficult to saw with hand tools.

adverb

1. in the direction of the length

- He cut the paper lengthwise

Similar word(s): lengthways, longitudinally, longways, longwise

Sentences with lengthwise as an adverb:

- Cutting a string bean lengthwise is hard because they are so narrow.